Young Investigator Award
The Nutrients Young Investigator Award was established in 2018 to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of human nutrition. Nominations are accepted from May to December every year, with winners notified by the end of March the following year.
The Prize:
– CHF 2000;
– An electronic certificate;
– A voucher to waive the Article Processing Charges (APCs) for one submission to the journal (subject to peer review)—valid for one year.
Nutrients Young Investigator Award
Nomination deadline: 31 December 2026Winner announcement date: 31 March 2027
Eligibility and Requirements
– Must have received their PhD no more than 10 years prior to 31 December 2026;
– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of human nutrition;
– Must be nominated by senior scientists.
– Must have produced ground-breaking research and made a significant contribution to the advancement of human nutrition;
– Must be nominated by senior scientists.
List of Documents for Nomination
– Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including an updated publication list and a list of the researcher’s own research grants;
– Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
– Scanned copy of doctorate certificate;
– Signed nomination letters from two established senior scientists.
Past Winners
Winner
Francisco J. Amaro GaheteFrancisco J. Amaro GaheteDepartment of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada
Award Committee
Maria-Luz FernandezProf. Maria-Luz FernandezUniversity of ConnecticutChairman
George MoschonisDr. George MoschonisLa Trobe University
Luis A. MorenoProf. Luis A. MorenoUniversidad de Zaragoza
David NiemanDr. David NiemanHome

